Lewis Taylor wins inaugural Rising Stars Medal
Geelong Falcons young gun and top ten hopeful Lewis Taylor has taken out the inaugural Bound For Glory News Rising Stars Medal. Despite playing just 10 matches due to AIS and Vic Country commitments, Taylor managed to hold off the likes of Eastern Ranges’ Christian Petracca, Western Jets’ David Iaccarino and Gippsland Power’s Josh Scott. […]
Matt Boag: The unknown one
As the Geelong Falcons bowed out in the finals after a shock loss to Eastern Ranges, the side that had been dominant all year was forced to reflect on what went wrong. One man who sat on the sidelines after missing the finals was midfielder/forward Matthew Boag. Chances are, most people who have been following […]
TAC Cup Finals Week 1: Geelong Falcons vs. Calder Cannons preview
Qualifying Final 1: GEELONG FALCONS vs. CALDER CANNONS Saturday August 31st Visy Park 2:00 pm GEELONG: Position: 1st Win-loss ratio: 14-3 For: 1426 (3rd) Against: 948 (1st) Percentage: 150.42 Points: 56 TEAM SELECTION: FB: Darcy Gardiner – Jye Cross – Samuel Russell HB: Alex Hickey – Fraser Fort – Jacob Sharp C: Nic Bourke – […]
2013 Draft Profile: Meyrick Buchanan
Meyrick Buchanan (Geelong Falcons) Height: 177 cm Weight: 77 kg Position: Forward Player comparison: Trent Cotchin Strengths: Agility, footy smarts, decision making Weaknesses: Limited football action Meyrick Buchanan is by far the most interesting prospect in this draft along with Dayle Garlett. The reason? Both have question marks over their football but the difference is […]
2013 Draft Profile: Matthew Boag
Matthew Boag (Geelong Falcons) Height: 185 cm Weight: 90 kg Position: Midfielder/Forward Player comparison: Danny Stanley/Ben McGlynn Strengths: Strength, marking, versatility Weaknesses: Consistency Matthew Boag is another one of those hidden talents down the highway at the Geelong Falcons who has gone about his business without the fan fare that some of the other Falcons […]
2013 Draft Profile: Darcy Lang
Darcy Lang (Geelong Falcons) Height: 181 cm Weight: 79 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Luke Ball Strengths: Contested ball, vision, endurance Weaknesses: Pure inside, some injury concerns Darcy Lang is one of the most underrated players in the TAC Cup for season 2013. He plays for the Geelong Falcons and is in the same midfield […]
2013 Draft Profile: James Tsitas
James Tsitas (Geelong Falcons) Height: 179 cm Weight: 74 kg Position: Midfielder Player comparison: Sam Mitchell Strengths: Clearance, contested work, leadership Weaknesses: Hurt factor James Tsitas is your typical hard nut inside midfielder who plays a ferocious brand of football that inspires his teammates. As co-captain of the Geelong Falcons, Tsitas is a great leader […]
2013 Draft Profile: Fraser Fort
Fraser Fort (Geelong Falcons) Height: 196 cm Weight: 84 kg Position: Key Position Utility Player comparison: Michael Johnson Strengths: Marking, Athleticism, Versatility Weaknesses: Goal kicking Fraser Fort is a quiet achiever of sorts who has gone from an impressive leading forward to a dour defender. His ability to play at both ends as well as […]
2013 Draft Profile: Lewis Taylor
Lewis Taylor (Geelong Falcons) Height: 173 cm Weight: 73 kg Strengths: able to create time and space, can drift forward as well as being an elite ball winner, great leadership qualities. Weaknesses: Can sometimes rush his disposal instead of lowering his eyes looking for a target. Player Comparison: Joel Selwood The Geelong Falcons have had a […]
Eastern Ranges conquer premiership favourites
It was a game that pitted the two best, albeit understrength teams against each other that was expected to be a beauty. Geelong, arguably the powerhouse team of this year’s TAC Cup competition and at home at Simmonds Stadium was facing off against the second placed Eastern Ranges, missing its two key players, spearhead Tom […]
